Library of Things

    Coventry Public Library’s “Library of Things”

    Why buy when you can borrow?

    All items on this list check out for 7 days, with no renewals and no holds, and a late fee of $1.00 per day, unless otherwise noted. To check out any of these items, please visit the Circulation Desk.

     

    Aux Cords: Need an Aux cord for the Playaway you borrowed from the Library? Borrow an Aux cord, too! (21 day check out, no holds, no renewals, $1 day late fee.)

     

    Bird Watching Kit: Includes a pair of binoculars and two field guides, all inside a convenient carrying bag.

     

    Blood Pressure Monitoring Kit: Kit includes a small cuff, a large cuff, with LCD display and memory settings for up to 2 people.

     

    Cake pans: The Coventry Public Library has a collection of cake and cookie pans, generously provided by the Friends of the Coventry Library. There is no limit on the amount of molds that can be checked out. The following cake and cookie molds are available:

    Click here to see the cake pans featured in our "Great Coventry Library Bake Off" commercial! 

     

    Barbie Cake Pan

    Rocking Horse Cake Pan

    Cross Cake Pan

    Round Egg Cake Pan

    Dog Cake Pan

    Round Pops Cookie Pan

    Dress Cake Pan

    Snowmen Cake Pan

    Eggceptional Bunny Cake Pan

    SpongeBob Squarepants Cake Pan

    Enchanted Castle Cake Pan

    Thomas the Tank Engine Cake Pan

    Horseshoe Cake Pan

    Tiered Heart Cake Pan Set

    House Cake Pan

    Tiered Round Cake Pans

    Huggable Bear Cake Pan

    Tiered Square Cake Pan Set

    Megasaurus Cake Pan

    Tiered Square Mini Cake Pan Set

    Open Book Cake Pan

    Tree Cake Pan

    Partysaurus Cake Pan

    Van Cake Pan

    Rabbit (3D) Cake Pan

    Winnie the Pooh Cake Pan

     

    Decorating Supplies: Box of 26 decorating tips, 2 rose tips and 3 couplers available for check out as well.

     

    Cricut Maker 3: The ultimate smart cutting machine with the ability to cut more than 300 materials, and compatible with more than 13 tools to cut, score, write, deboss, engrave, and more.

     

    Cricut Easy Press Mini: Need a small, compact heat press for uniquely shaped, extra-small projects with hard-to-reach spaces? Borrow our mini press for small objects such as shoes, stuffed animals, etc.

     

    Drill - Cordless: 20V Max Cordless Drill with battery pack & charger, and a set of drill bits, screw driving bits & nut drivers. Kit also includes a ratcheting screwdriver.

     

    Fishing poles: Planning a fishing trip and need some extra poles?  Come visit the Library!  The Coventry Public Library has fishing poles and tackle boxes available for public use.  

     

    Games - Indoor / Travel: Check out Codenames, Monopoly, PikQwik, Uno, or the Wordle Board Game! Travel games include Scrabble; 3-in-1 Travel Chess, Checkers, & Backgammon; & Travel Bingo! (21 day check out, no holds, no renewals, $1 day late fee.)

     

    Games - Outdoor: Check out our newly added lawn games:

    - Bocce: Regulation Bocce Set includes 4 red balls, 4 green balls, and 1 white target ball.

    - Cornhole: Tailgate size cornhole set with bean bags and carrying case.

    - Giant Connect-4: Three-foot wide 4-in-a-row game that includes plastic "coins" and carrying case.

    - Giant Jenga: Two-foot tall block tower that can be up to 4 feet tall when playing.

    - Lawn Dice: Includes 6 dice, dry erase marker and score cards, and bucket for carrying and rolling dice.

     

    Ghost hunting kit: Hearing spooky noises? Investigate with Coventry Public Library’s Ghost Hunting Kit! The kit includes an EMF meter, a passive infrared motion sensor, an EVP recorder, a thermometer, and a GEOphone. 

    Click here to see the kit in action in our ghost hunting kit commercial! 

     

    Inflatable Screen & Projector: Outdoor movie night! Check out our inflatable screen and projector and have your own outdoor movie night! Includes screen, fan motor to inflate, and projector. 

     

    Kayak - Inflatable: Intex Challenger Inflatable Kayak, complete with paddles and a high-output pump. Made from durable PVC and featuring an adjustable seat with a backrest—get ready for an amazing kayaking adventure!

     

    Kill A Watt Power Meter: The Kill A Watt® EZ Power Meter allows you “to accurately measure power consumption of household appliances and to determine the actual cost of power consumed.”

     

    Memory Kits: We offer four different kits available to borrow that can help individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. 

     

    Metal detector: Find buried treasure with our metal detector!

     

    Microscope: Take an interest in science!

     

    Murder Mystery Game: Solve the murder of mystery author Rosemary Clark! This game can be played by 1 or more people. It is recommended for ages 13+. Please note: This game uses QR codes in the clues and requuires a smartphone and WiFi in order to play. (21 day check out, no holds, no renewals, $1 day late fee.)

     

    Nintendo NES Classic Mini: Enjoy retro gaming with this classic mini edition of the Nintendo Entertainment System! The console comes with multiple controllers and an HDMI cable and is pre-loaded with all your favorite retro games, including: Super Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Pac-Man, and Final Fantasy!

     

    Pickle Ball Set: Pickle Ball Set includes two Pickle Ball paddles, 4 wiffle balls, and a carrying case. Use them at Coventry's new Pickle Ball courts! Use them at Coventry's new Pickleball courts!

     

    Pop-up Tent: Having a party and need a 10' x 10' tent to protect from rain or the sun? Borrow it from the library instead of buying one!

     

    ROKU Stick: The Roku is pre-loaded with content for you to stream. Simply plug it in, connect to your home's WiFi, and enjoy! (Wireless internet is required to use this item.) Includes remote & cord.

     

    Telescope: Check out a telescope from the library and do some stargazing from your own backyard!

     

    Travel Adaptor: Heading out on an international adventure?! Borrow our travel adaptor - compatible in 200+ countries & regions. (21 day check out, no holds, no renewals, $1 day late fee.)

     

    Ukuleles: Ukuleles come with a chord chart and a carrying bag. A ukulele fluke and a ukulele flea are both available to borrow. (21 day check out, no holds, no renewals, $1 day late fee.)

     

    VHS to DVD Converter: Use this equipment to convert your old VHS home videos to DVD! (21 day check out, no holds, no renewals, $1 day late fee.)

     

    Wildlife camera: Check out our outdoor wildlife camera to see if you have any nocturnal creatures visiting your backyard.

     

    If you have questions about or would like to check out any of these items, visit the Circulation Desk or call (401) 822-9100 and press 1.

     

    Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older with an Ocean State library card in their name and in good standing. Anyone under the age of 18 using any borrowed equipment must be supervised by an adult.

    Any patron who borrows equipment is required to complete this Borrower’s Agreement. Equipment is loaned on a first-come first-served basis.  All equipment must be picked up and returned inside the Library during regular hours of operation.  The Library reserves the right to refuse service to any patron who abuses equipment or is late in returning it.

    The patron will be charged replacement fees for any items not returned / returned damaged. For more information, ask the Circulation Desk for the Library’s Equipment Borrower’s Policy and Procedure form.